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Flying from Chicago to San Francisco: things to know

The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago to San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco. On average this flight takes 4 hours 59 minutes one-way and costs $653 round-trip.

Most popular route
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Average flight time
4 hours 59 minutes
Average round-trip price
$653
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Airlines that fly from Chicago to San Francisco

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  • United Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • Sun Country
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • Qatar Airways
  • Spirit Airlines

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